Kindergarten PE at Dudley today was a blend of National Hug Day and the World Cup! The kids were all smiles as they strategized, huddled up, and played a fun game of soccer. With Mr. Mahlberg leading the way, they showcased fantastic teamwork on the court!
Dudley Elementary 2nd Quarter Swede Way Assembly – January 6, 2025
Our second-quarter Swede Way Assembly celebrated the incredible dedication of Dudley students and staff for living out The Swede Shield values of being Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Kind. During the first semester, an impressive 23,051 Swede Way Tickets were distributed by our staff, with 10 classrooms earning over 1,000 tickets each! We are thrilled to share that several other classrooms are extremely close to reaching the 1,000-ticket milestone—keep up the amazing work, Swedes!
The assembly kicked off with Swede spirit, led by our enthusiastic GPS Cheerleaders. Students from each grade shared examples of times they witnessed someone embodying The Swede Shield and how it inspired them. Their stories reflected the positive impact of kindness, respect, and responsibility throughout our school.
What’s better than earning Swede Tickets? Turning them into pizza prizes! Lucky students had their names randomly drawn and scored a special Godfather’s Pizza coupon from Cubby’s. But the fun didn’t stop there! More students were chosen to join in a fun and exciting game—and guess what? Some of our teachers couldn’t resist jumping in on the action too! Of course, every student who participated walked away a winner, with pizza coupons to celebrate their Swede spirit and skills!
Our special guests, including five members of the GPS National Honor Society and GPS Believer & Achiever Taylor Burge, also added valuable insights. The National Honor Society members spoke about the values of NHS, which closely align with The Swede Shield, and shared their experiences of hard work, leadership, and service that helped them achieve membership. They also provided helpful test-taking tips to encourage and support students as they prepare for NWEA MAP testing this month.
The assembly was a powerful reminder of the strength of our Swede community and the importance of supporting one another in living out our Swede Shield values every day. Here's to continuing this incredible momentum in the second semester!
Good morning & welcome back! Please take extra care today when entering and exiting the school. The areas without snow, are quite slippery. Walk slowly and watch your step—we’re so excited to see you all safely back!
Activities Update: Due to the weather conditions today (Saturday, January 4th) only the BOYS Basketball team will play Omaha Roncalli (the girl's games have been cancelled). The Omaha Roncalli boys played at North Platte last night so they are already in the area while their girl's team planned to travel from Omaha this morning. Please note that the game times have also been moved up to 12:00 noon for the Boys JV game and 1:30 p.m. for the Boys Varsity game.
Congratulations to our Dudley Elementary students who collected a total of 16,813 points for the Give & Gather Challenge this year. The winning grade was 5th grade, collecting 3,125! On Friday, our students are invited to wear their pajamas while enjoying some hot cocoa and a movie as part of the celebration. Thank you to Madi Cornwell for leading this wonderful project for our community!
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On December 12th, our 4th-6th grade students, guided by Mrs. Wieseler, delivered three outstanding performances, filling the Performing Arts Center with holiday cheer. Special thanks to Mrs. Wieseler for her dedication and preparation. Congratulations to all students for their impressive performances, making their families, teachers, and community proud!
Parents, Family, and Friends of Elementary Students-
For those attending the Elementary Choir Concert on Thursday, December 12th, we kindly ask that you park in the north Elementary Parking Lot due to the high volume of traffic expected.
You will be able to enter the school through the north Elementary doors. We hope this parking arrangement helps reduce congestion and makes your arrival more convenient.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you at the concert!
On Monday, December 9th, the 5th-8th grade Band students, directed by Mr. Johnson, performed their Christmas Program.
Meet the Teacher - Mrs. Stortenbecker and Mr. Mroczek!
On Thursday, the admin team celebrated with Mr. Ryker at the State Principal's Conference, where he was awarded the 2024-2025 NSASSP High School Principal of the Year award! 🎉 Congratulations, Mr. Ryker, and thank you for your unwavering commitment to Gothenburg Public Schools!
Progress Reports for 2nd Quarter made their grand exit on Friday with all 3rd-6th graders! Check those backpacks for a sneak peek into all the awesome progress your kids are making!
(Yes, it’s worth digging past the snack crumbs and art projects! 😄)
🎨✨ Today, the Dudley Elementary 2nd-6th Grade Art Show brought creativity and joy to Stone Hearth Estates! Hundreds of stunning pieces from the 2024-2025 school year were proudly displayed for residents and community members to enjoy.
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Stortenbecker for her hard work in organizing this beautiful showcase of student talent! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our young artists. 🖼️💛 #DudleyElementary #StudentArtShow #StoneHearthEstates
Mrs. Harrison’s Kindergarten Library class had a fun, competitive, & engaging time summarizing a story this week! Students + Engaging Activity = Learning!
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We started our staff meeting this week w/ a tip from @heyalihearn! Staff partnered up, shared their name, something they are grateful for, & dove into ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS! The energy was positive including laughter, smiles & cheering for one another! Staff shared how this activity could be used in their classrooms to build community & relationships with students! Our two finalists received a drink from Stories!
World Kindness Day 2024 is dedicated to promoting positivity, empathy & kindness in the digital world. Let this day serve as a reminder to spread love, support & encouragement rather than negativity or hate. Make a positive impact on social media through kindness & respect.
In September, five Dudley Elementary students auditioned and were selected to join Sing Around Nebraska, an elite ensemble. They recently rehearsed on Friday and Saturday, culminating in an incredible concert on Saturday night. These talented students joined singers from across the state to perform in a final concert. Their dedication over the past few weeks, preparing and practicing, made them shine in this wonderful group! Sing Around Nebraska gives students the chance to form lasting friendships and create cherished memories. A special thank you to Mrs. Wieseler for her dedication in preparing these students for this wonderful opportunity.
Congratulations to Audryaunna Stoner, Peyton Winney, Ellis Johnson, Eleanor Dea, and McKenna Reiman!
Meet the Teachers - Mrs. Wyatt, Mrs. Franzen, and Mr. Ryker!!!
Happy Friday Swedes! What a great start @ Dudley today with multiple Positive Office Calls! So proud of our students for following the SWEDE SHIELD!
Meet the Teachers: Ms. Johnson, Mrs. Burkink, Ms. Janda.
